A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3428189 Details
Epoch: 158 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3429570 epoch_slot_no: 16770 block_no: 3428029 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3308 time: 2019-11-26 18:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d25b95dad4390ecf0ca7b67fa67e7f6a2fb71d558d4bc6f684849ceba20572bBlock Operator
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